Testimonials

Words from the communities and people I serve.

My husband landed a job opportunity (the kind you don’t turn down) and we decided to pursue it. We were so afraid about how we would manage selling our home and buying a new one in another state. Michelle’s eloquent guidance and encouragement made it possible for us to know that we could do it all. And we did- we sold our home and bought a new one in our new town without any regrets.

— Monica- Owner | Cave Creek Jazzercise

After facing corporate relocation and two house payments we interviewed 3 agents to sell our Cave Creek home. At the time each of them seemed well qualified. Many expensive upgrades were recommended, some of which we completed. After hiring and firing two agents we came to Michelle. She knew our market and outperformed agents from two (different) prestigious brokerages by doing something no one else was willing or able to do with success. Study the trends, set expectations and generate real leads from solid buyers. None of the false hope or inflated expectations we dealt with before. Our corporate relo specialist sings her praises to this day. Our home sold in less than 10 days for more than our original asking price and for $20,000 over what the other agents marketed it for. No surprise expenses, no unnecessary cosmetic work and we were finally free of the double ownership headache we were in for nearly one year.

— Alicia- General Manager | Westin Buckhead Atlanta

My wife and I were new to the world of Real Estate and had no idea what to expect when we bought our first home. Michelle really listened to us when we shared our “must haves.” She invested time in us and took care to teach us about everything going on. We landed a great house at a great price and she was there every step of the way. 

— Chris- Account Manager | Katzke Paper

My Mother and I wanted to return to the Valley of the Sun after being away in Pennsylvania for 14 years. Michelle went above and beyond the call of duty to get us a great house and get us to the closing table after the first place I traveled out to buy fell through and we had to buy a place sight-unseen. We are so happy to be back home!

— Karen- Production Operator | Cook Vascular

I had outgrown my first place and was dreaming of a spacious ‘move up’ home when I met Michelle. Once we found it, she kept the deal together with a tight-pocketed investor seller and really difficult mortgage process. No matter the issue she is always clear with her communication, leaves decision making to me, keeps me in the know and details exactly how we will proceed with the game plan once it is decided. Every message, conversation or meeting I have with her makes me feel like I know what I am doing and that I have options. Recently, I’ve been thinking about making a move to be closer to the city and shake things up, and again she gives me everything I need to make my own best decision, including space and time. Michelle changed what I thought was supposed to be the dynamic between a Realtor and client. I fully trust her to bring her ‘A’ game when it comes to business. Michelle cares so much about me feeling at ease and being informed, I am proud of the true friendship we have developed.

— Kristi- Specialty Pharmaceutical Sales

In a tough market, we met Michelle with a casual idea about buying our first place, we wanted to “start slow.” Michelle took time to teach and talk us through everything. In doing so, she inspired us to chase after our dream of buying a home instead of waiting until things got easier. Her professionalism, commitment to our goals and her level of attention to detail made the whole thing a breeze. My husband and I are so happy with our home and the decision we made to go for it with her by our side.

Before we met Michelle we were cramped in a tiny apartment and paying a ton of money to live there. My wife and I had some unique circumstances which we thought would make it impossible to find a house. In record time Michelle came through and found the perfect home for our us, our new baby girl, and two dogs. We are so happy and secure in a home with lots of space for us all!

— Rick- Director Of Operations and Marketing | Arcadia Radiology

Michelle makes you feel comfortable because of her down to earth attitude, her flexibility and she keeps everything fun! We loved working with her because she is a true go-getter and always made sure we were prepared and supported. She has everyone involved in the process on task and accountable. We don’t know when she sleeps! 

When I first met Michelle I had been looking for a home for over a year. I was frustrated and losing hope. I still hold my previous agent in high regard, but things just weren’t clicking. Michelle was relatable and easy to communicate with. She kept in close contact, worked tirelessly to show me property quickly when investors were snapping places up before the ‘average joe’ could get in. She prepared me as much as humanly possible so I could move fast when I found the right place. Throughout the process of negotiations and escrow she used terminology I could understand, answered questions promptly, resolved challenges quickly and ensured all went smoothly. She gives realistic guidance to me and it is a stress reliever to know I am always being dealt with honestly and straight forwardly. Later, when I decided to purchase an investment property my first step was to call Michelle (if you’ve got a good thing going, you stick with it- right?!). Once again she was there with me to help me from beginning to end. Her guidance on the price was spot on and the appraisal reflected it, what a huge time and stress reducer. I consider myself a picky pain in the butt-type of client and I don’t have one negative thing to say about working with Michelle. She was flawless and I am absolutely happy with both of my purchase experiences!

— Judy- Ret.

"We used to spend summers in our North Dakota condo and winters at an RV Resort in Arizona, but decided to reverse our lifestyle.

We sold the ND condo and were looking for a place in AZ.

Two agents & over 40 homes later we had nothing to show. Michelle was referred to us and in no time she found "the one."

The Sunday morning our perfect home came available she left a voicemail while we were at church & we raced over. It was exactly what we were looking for & she had already set the wheels in motion to secure it. Had she waited until Monday morning we would have lost out as several people were waiting for it to go on the market!

Michelle's smooth vigilance has made us extremely happy and finally living the lifestyle we wanted to have!"

Jane + Gary

I was hundreds of miles away in another state when we purchased our home, and what could have been a nerve wracking process was made smooth and full of excitement and positivity by Michelle’s wonderful style of communication and command of the process. I have bought and sold many homes in all my years, and I never knew I could have this kind of amazing experience with a Realtor. Even the agents I considered to be good always felt like salespeople to work with. Michelle pushed our agenda to the fullest and we now have a great investment to build equity in and for our whole family to feel a sense of pride about.

— Lorre- Ret. Educator

At the time I met Michelle I was a new agent. We worked on a deal together and I was so impressed, I asked if she would mentor me. She took time to share her experience and knowledge with me so generously. This lady knows her stuff! Always looking for ways to improve herself & her business, she keeps up with the latest in technology, and the market. Michelle is thee quintessential professional. If I ever needed anyone to represent me in a Real Estate transaction it would be, without a doubt, her.

— Wendy- Realtor | Berkshire Hathaway

Michelle came highly recommended, and from the first day I met her, I knew she was going to get me what I wanted! Through the whole process, she was always there and was able to stay focused on the job while never losing her sense of humor, which I truly enjoyed.

— Doug- Operations Manager | GH Aerospace

We began our search for a home to start our family in with a real estate agent who was not a good match. After offers on 7 houses in 2 months we thought it was hopeless. When we were introduced to Michelle it was obvious that she completely understood us and what we were looking for. She made us feel that we knew exactly what we were doing, and that our dreams were more than possible. Her follow up, insane amount of attention to detail and focus made the process seem so easy, even with a problem during escrow. Michelle got us the perfect home on the first offer we made. No bidding war, no worrying, no competition.

— Oliver-Journeymen Electrician & Alisa-Mom

Before finding Michelle, we were totally lost. After a couple of trial and errors with two other Realtors, we were SO HAPPY we found her. We told her what we could afford and she kept to it. Michelle knows her stuff, and made us feel so comfortable and stress free with everything. She has a mix of being both down to business and down to earth that she made it seem easy and exciting to buy our first home. We were thrilled with the price she negotiated and because of that, we are so proud to own our home.

— Malia- Medical Billing | Camelback Women's Health

"For years I visited friends in Arizona and loved it. Purchasing a second home to split time between home in North Dakota was what I wanted to do after retiring.

Before Michelle, I worked with an agent that took me to areas and places of no interest. After a trip out and wasted time, I returned home to ND empty handed. My mother had referred her agent, Michelle, to me and right away we worked out my criteria so she was sending listings of homes that were what I actually wanted to see. Very quickly a townhome came across that I knew was it! I purchased it sight-unseen and Michelle made it so unbelievably smooth.

The contract, home inspections, etc. were all done without me there. Seeing it for the first time was a pleasant surprise! It's been years since then and I have made great friends in the neighborhood. Every year I look forward to fulfilling my shopping passion during the sunny AZ winters versus the North Dakota chill of my pre-retirement days!"

Janie- Ret. Project Coordinator | Basin Electric Power Cooperative

"Our family was relocating to Nebraska and only had a few days to find our home. We knew it would be a challenge since we’re not from Arizona and didn't know anything about the areas. Having someone who understood our needs and desires really mattered.

Michelle made our house hunting experience the best it could be. Her search site and tools allowed us to very easily narrow our list and the morning we came to town she met us with bottled water and snacks for our children. After touring several different parts of the Valley, Michelle brought us to a home that was not yet on the market. THAT WAS IT, it fit our criteria PERFECTLY!

Michelle helped us find our home in just one day. Our goal was to find a safe community in a great school district, within an acceptable commuting distance to work. We now have a beautiful home building equity for the years to come while we raise our family. Michelle continues to 'be there' for us with guidance about the real estate market and our neighborhood. There is no Realtor more passionate about their business and taking care of her clients."

We have been vacationing and visiting family in Arizona for years. When we decided to move from Illinois to Phoenix but we didn’t know about the market or much about the areas we wanted to live in. Michelle knew everything about what we liked, where we wanted to be, the parameters of our wish list and spent time with us searching all over during a couple different trips to shop for a place. Through her diligence she helped us realize that one of the first places we looked at was the right one all along. It was a short sale and when it came available again we decided to pursue it from far away. Our dream finally came true! Her expertise and responsiveness made us so we never felt lost. We continue reaching out to Michelle for different Real Estate questions and she keeps up updated on what’s happening in our local area market, we are always current and informed because of her. 

— Suzanne- Travelers Insurance

"Two years of fighting to keep our home had taken it's toll. We had no other choice but to sell it short. It felt like the bank had beat us and we really struggled with letting go. We didn't know what the next chapter in our lives would hold. While listing it for sale, Michelle helped with every detail. Staging and showing are stressful times, especially with two children. She cut that stress down significantly. She was there for me to listen to my frustrations, my concerns about packing up our personal things and preparing to move on. She helped me know that a house is just a house, but home is what you make it. And she was so right. When the house sold we had to look at rentals, and Michelle was there again to track down a rental for my family, even one day in the rain. We faced tough competition applying for the rental with 2 other families trying to get it, but she made sure it was ours. And it was. Wouldn't have been able to do it without Michelle to help me get it together. What a relief to know we had a new place to call home. Michelle has always reassured me that everything works out the way it should. We have moved again as our careers have continued the shuffle and she was there every step. Michelle is not only my agent, she is my friend. I recommend her to everyone, even colleagues at work. She cares about your family, your wellbeing and it shows in her passion for her work."

Lori- IMCE Specialty | Ingram Micro Consumer Electronics

We moved to Phoenix from Pennsylvania in 2006 and purchased a house within 6 months. After 5 years we were ready to move up and find a place that felt more like home. I travel extensively for work and knew it’d be tricky to get the job done. The second we met Michelle we knew she was going to the be the one to make our dream a reality. Right away she began helping us get to know all the different areas and neighborhoods, weighing pros and cons. Sometimes she would meet with Kevin at a property while I was away, then tour me through when I returned. Michelle helped us tremendously on a number of fronts; from identifying the perfect home, to giving us good advice ‘if you like it, put an offer on it now or it will be gone tomorrow,’ to signing on the dotted line. For me, the Real Estate process is very stressful. The money, all the stages and wondering if we were making the right decision. Michelle put me at ease. She has a true passion for her work, I think she was even more excited about our new home than we were at the time! It’s been a couple of years and no place has ever felt more like home. The price negotiated was great, and we build equity every year. Michelle has become a trusted friend, you will know from meeting with her even one time that she truly has your best interests at heart.